A review by lolajoan
The Double Life of Benson Yu by Kevin Chong

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow, it's no wonder this had so many accolades. It's gripping and heartwrenching and so incredibly sad but also one of the most fascination narrative structures I've read in a long time. Time, causality, and free will are deeply questioned in this complex metafiction. Absolutely amazing.